Night Production Supervisor

Burlington Industries; Saunders (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington Industries is seeking Production Supervisors for the night shift (typically 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.) in North Carolina. You will direct all manufacturing activities for the shift, ensure safety, quality and efficiency, and drive strong teamwork on the floor.

The role emphasizes training, effective communication, and adherence to plant policies to meet production goals and customer commitments. A 2-year degree or equivalent supervisory experience is required.

Qualifications

• 2-year college degree and/or 2+ years of experience leading teams.
• Experience leading night shift operations.
• Manufacturing or distribution knowledge is required.
• Technical background in textiles is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily tasks of operators, service personnel and technicians on the shift to meet production goals.
• Enforce standard work practices to maximize safety, quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure understanding and ongoing training (on‑the‑job).
• Onboard and monitor training progress for new employees.
• Communicate daily with the team on safety, goals and quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Team building

Education

2-year college degree

Job description

Position Overview

Production Supervisors are an integral part of Burlington’s management team. They direct all manufacturing activities of the shift to include safety, quality, production, efficiencies and employee relations in a manner that meets the operation's production goal and customer commitments. Facilitating strong communications and good teamwork are key elements of the position, as well as ensuring that all policies & procedures are applied consistently and achieve plant standards in the areas of safety, production, quality, waste and cost.

Burlington is currently looking to bring on new Production Supervisors for our night shift which typically works 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct the daily tasks of each operator, service and technician within the department in accordance with scheduled production goals.
• Ensure standard work practices to achieve the highest safety, quality and efficiencies.
• Work closely with all employees to ensure understanding and ongoing training.
• Responsible for new employees and monitor and reinforce their training program and OJT progress.
• Communicate daily with your assigned team regarding safety, production goals, quality issues and overall plant objectives.
• Facilitate positive employee relations to support good two‑way communications, employee engagement, recognition and an overall positive environment.
• Work as part of the Burlington management team to problem‑solve and offer solutions to meet plant objectives.
• Maintain a presence on the manufacturing floor and ensure daily interactions with employees.

Position Qualifications

• 2‑year college degree and/or at least 2 years of proven experience leading successful teams.
• Independent, self‑starter with demonstrated experience leading night shift operations.
• Manufacturing or distribution knowledge/experience required.
• Technical background in textiles preferred but not required.
• Strong professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to build strong teams.

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